Mafeking in Benenden, Kent offers a charming village retreat with generous social spaces and natural wood tones. Unwind in the snug room with log burner or enjoy family time at the table football games room. The garden provides a peaceful escape with winding paths and patio seating.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
The current price is NZ$1,736
NZ$1,736
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
THE PROPERTY: Introductory rates are available for a short time only – book now to secure!
Mafeking is a 3-bedroom home in the centre of the pretty village of Benenden, Kent. With generous social and games room spaces, a sophisticated colour palette and shades of natural wood, it is perfect for families to explore this wonderful part of the Weald. This property is listed here by inspirestays-com, the premier independent holiday company in the South East. Visit us direct for full info about this home, including a floor plan.
To the left through the front door is a cosy snug room with comfortable seating, Smart TV, log burner and French doors onto a veranda. To the other side of the porch, the large sitting room offers a big sofa, armchairs and a Smart TV. With a picture window to the garden and double doors into the kitchen-dining room, it has a great open plan feel. The dining table sits in front of another log burner, and the kitchen is well-equipped for your stay. Beyond the kitchen is a convenient utility room and a separate study with monitor, USB-C docking station, keyboard and mouse for catching up with work.
The three bedrooms are gathered around the central dining area: - Bedroom One: double (4'6) bed, built-in wardrobes and drawers and an en-suite shower room. - Bedroom Two: king size (5') bed, wardrobe with drawer. - Bedroom Three: single bed (80cm wide) and wardrobe with drawer, with a pull-out bed to make a 160cm side-by-side twin for bookings with 6 guests. Please note that due to limited space the additional pull-out bed in Bedroom Three will only be set up and linen provided for bookings of six guests. For booking with 5 guests or less, Bedroom Three will be made up as a single. - Family bathroom: claw foot bath.
Outside, the garden provides a circular lawn, winding paths, a patio with table and chairs and plenty of trees and borders. There is a summerhouse games room with table football, while the garage offers table tennis for fun come rain or shine. See the Useful information and house rules section, or visit us direct for important details about this home. Pets: Not allowed
LOCAL AREA: Please note that due to the limitations of this platform, the location may not be exactly displayed. We will confirm the exact location and full directions once your booking has been confirmed.
In Benenden there is a local shop and cafe, and a good local pub The Bull next to the village green, all just a couple of minutes’ walk. Nearby sights, attractions and day trips include the towns of Cranbrook, Hawkhurst and Tenterden, plenty of Wealden walking routes from the door, Sissinghurst Castle and gardens, Bodiam Castle, the Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway (stations at Tenterden and Bodiam Castle), Chapel Down Vineyard, Bewl Water, Go Ape and Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest, Rye and Camber Sands.
USEFUL INFORMATION & HOUSE RULES: - Mafeking is listed here by inspirestays-com, the premier holiday specialists in the South East. Visit us direct for full info about this home. - Pets: Not allowed. - Search online and contact us direct for stays over 21 nights (we cannot administrate these via this platform). - A security deposit of GBP200 is a condition of booking, if not taken by this platform we will contact you after booking to arrange. - Once you have placed your booking request, before we can process your booking we will require some simple additional information such as postal address, direct email and guest details. Please do not book if you are unable to provide this, as we cannot offer a refund on this basis. - Arrival and departure times are clearly stated. As our properties can be booked right up until the last minute, we are unable to confirm early check-in or late check-out requests until 24-72 hours prior to your arrival/departure. Should you prefer to guarantee any such request now, please add an additional night to the start and/or end of your booking. - Top tip: Adding another night or two may only cost a little extra, or sometimes nothing at all! This is a great way to add some flexibility to your stay (please let us know if you plan to arrive the day after your start date). - Kitchen facilities: single electric fan oven with grill, 4 ring gas hob, tall fridge-freezer, full size dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, Nespresso coffee machine. - Utility room: washing machine, tumble dryer, sink. - Iron, ironing board, ceiling drying rack, clothes airer, 2 hairdryers provided. - Please note that due to limited space the additional pull-out bed in Bedroom Three will only be set up and linen provided for bookings of six guests. For booking with 5 guests or less, Bedroom Three will be made up as a single. - Free private parking for 1 large or 2 small cars (space is 3.9m wide). Free on-street parking also nearby. - One infant up to age 2 is welcome in addition to the total guest capacity of this property. 1 baby/travel cot (please bring bedding) and 1 highchair are available on advance request. - Gas Central Heating - Wi-Fi
Accessibility: Gravel paths from the parking area to house. Three steps (10cm) up to the front door threshold. One step (15cm) up to the back door threshold. One step (15cm) down from the kitchen to the utility room and study. Bedroom One has an en-suite shower (3cm lip). Other internal floors are even and level, with no internal steps. Garden is flat with gravel path and borders, low step (10cm) into the summerhouse games room. This is intended as a guide only and accuracy is not guaranteed, please contact us if you need more info. Measurements are approx.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
635482
About the area
Cranbrook is home to this cottage. Hole Park Gardens and Cranbrook Union Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider The American Garden and Kent and East Sussex Railway. Visit our Cranbrook travel guide
Is Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 25 Mar 2026 start from NZ$1,736, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Cranbrook cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hole Park Gardens, The American Garden and Cranbrook Golf Club. Morgan Museum and Cranbrook Union Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews
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Exceptional
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A wonderful place for a holiday
Nice location.
Good opportunity for excursions to Hastings, Tenterden, Bodiam.
Stop off at The Bull or the Milkhouse in Sissinghurst.
We loved our stay in Mafeking - it’s really spacious, light, cosy and beautifully decorated and had absolutely everything that we needed with a young family. We honestly couldn’t have been happier there and will definitely return when we’re back in the area! Thank you so much for having us!
We had the pleasure of visiting Mafeking in early December for a weekend getaway to the Kent countryside. The cottage was perfect - warm and cosy and a short drive from Leeds Castle and the vineyards at Chapel Downs for an amazing lunch. At night we walked up the road to the local pub for a great dinner then returned to Mafeking for an evening in front of the fire. Just sublime.
William F.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Jun 2024
Idyllic countryside retreat
Mafeking is a beautiful home in a lovely little village, central to everything in Kent/East Sussex. It is very spacious, light and very clean. It is very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay with 4 children. The hosts had put out toys and kids books, which was so kind. The garden is just beautiful, with the roses in full bloom. Walking distance to the local pub and cafe but feels very secluded and is very quiet, surrounded by the gardens. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we came to the area, and would thoroughly recommend to others.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Liza M.
4 Apr 2024
A wonderful family weekend
We had a wonderful stay at Mafeking.
Everything you need is provided. We were a mixed aged - family group of 6. The house and garden are stunning. We enjoyed a barbecue sitting in the beautiful garden which is just perfect .
It’s a quiet location but does have a good pub within walking distance.
We took full advantage of the table football and table tennis table.
The hosts left us a wonderful and generous Easter gift basket.
A perfect weekend in a gorgeous, clean and comfortable home that has everything you need for the perfect countryside break.
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay at Benenden. We enjoyed the beautiful house and garden. The location, right in the heart of the charming village with its welcoming pub and beautiful surroundings, was fantastic. We'd love to come back!
Merel D.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
15 Jul 2025
Delightful place!
The house, though a bit dated in structure and furnishing, had an undeniable charm and a warm atmosphere. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed and the garden was absolutely lovely.
A truly delightful place to stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ronald d.
24 Nov 2025
Lovely cottage with a lot of space
We found Mafeking a clean and nice cottage with a large kitchen and a lot of space. The snug is very cosy and a gem for bookreaders.
The village Benenden is charming and has a great community shop.
Defenitely a recommendation worth.
Ronald d.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Excellent
We loved everything about this cottage. The house is just as beautiful as the pictures show. 10 out of 10!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
16 Jun 2025
Stay at Mafeking from 31 May to 11 June 2025
The house is delightful, with an enchanting garden. The rooms are spacious and well fitted out. Everything was easy to use, with instruction books provided if needed. The situation is in the middle of Benenden, a fairly quiet village with a pub that serves good real ale.
The cottage was lovely.My only comment is about the bathrooms.Only one shower, there were four of us and we had to all have a shower each day, also the toilet in The main bathroom has a chain to pull for flushing!Bathroom needs updating.Ensuite was fine.